Book of Remembrance: Remembrance 2021

In 2021 we are marking 100 years since the nation’s collective Remembrance traditions were first brought together, such as the poppy, two-minute silence, Armistice Day, the service for the Unknown Warrior, and the march-past at the Cenotaph.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

Share your memories of loved ones who were alive during wartime or leave your thoughts and messages of remembrance below.

A field of poppies with the words lest we forget

Remembering my grandfather Gdsmn J S Turton, my uncle Pte George Turton who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2 respectively and my dad Pte J Turton who survived WW2. Bless you all.

Joanna Turton
Remembering my Grandfather's who served in the Scots Guards and also the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

Councillor Richard MacRae
Remembering my great uncle Albert Winfield from Stapleford who was killed in 1915 at Gallipoli aged 18

Valerie Kemp
Remembering my Dad the late councillor Ray Parr who served in the Royal Navy in the Far East during WW2. Thank you Dad you and all who served and still serve are hero’s and We will remember

Barb lang
I have ancestors who have given their lives for their country., one in a submarine. Selfless and brave. We will remember them.

Eric Kerry
Remembering my husband Richard who was a Captain in the Corp of Royal Engineers who died in service on the 21 July 2010 at the age of 41

Karen Williams